The Kieffer pear tree has been around since being discovered as a chance seedling from Philadelphia in 1863. This tree has excellent vigor and is very productive at a young age, typically two years after planting.

The Kieffer pear begins to mature in October. They will ripen unevenly, turn yellow with a surprisingly sweet taste, and begin dropping free from the tree a few at a time in early to mid-October. They will continue to drop into the first weeks of November here in the midwest. This Kieffer pear has extreme vigor and is very productive from an early age. It is overbearing with fruit. You will need to remove the fruit from the tree to prevent it from breaking too many branches at a young age. The disease resistance seen from this tree is at the top in a no-spray situation. Kieffer pear is annually productive and makes incredible pollination for Asian pears and European-style pears.

Needs a different pear, like Summercrisp, Korean Giant, or Juicy Jewel, for pollination.

Zone 4-8